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Explore the backbone of U.S. long-distance travel.
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Discover historic and rural stretches of America’s roadways.
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Every state’s own path — scenic, practical, and local.
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The heartbeat of daily life in urban environments
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Selected routes and segments worth the ride.
Tennessee Highway 46: Leipers Fork
Take a peaceful drive along Tennessee Highway 46 from the Natchez Trace Parkway into Leiper’s Fork. This 2-mile route offers scenic views, rural charm, and a gateway into one of Tennessee’s most vibrant artistic communities.
U.S. Route 160: Cortez to Durango – Colorado
Experience the beauty of southwest Colorado on this 45-mile drive along US Route 160 from Cortez to Durango. Explore Mesa Verde, pass through Mancos and Hesperus, and enjoy golden autumn views into the Animas River Valley.
Historic Route 66 – Central Ave: Albuquerque – New Mexico
Take a nostalgic drive down Central Avenue in Albuquerque, New Mexico—Historic Route 66—where neon signs, university bustle, downtown charm, and desert landscapes bring the Mother Road to life. This 20-mile journey captures the spirit of old-school travel in a modern city.
Hoover Dam: Crossing the Colorado River Between Nevada and Arizona
Drive across the iconic Hoover Dam between Nevada and Arizona, traveling both directions over the top of this engineering marvel spanning the Colorado River and Lake Mead. Explore a one-of-a-kind border crossing surrounded by desert cliffs, deep blue water, and a legacy of American innovation.
U.S. Route 62: Fort Defiance – Illinois
Take a short but powerful drive along U.S. Route 62 from U.S. Highway 51 to Fort Defiance, Illinois, and on into Missouri. Explore the historic confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers and cross the Cairo Mississippi River Bridge into the heart of America.
New Mexico Road 333: Albuquerque to Tijeras
Travel the historic Route 66 along New Mexico State Road 333 from Albuquerque to Tijeras. Explore the Musical Highway, scenic views of the Sandia Mountains, and remnants of Americana in this short but memorable desert drive.
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Interstate 57: Cairo to Mt. Vernon ~ Illinois [Revisited]
Drive 92 miles north along Interstate 57 from Cairo to Mt. Vernon, Illinois, traveling from river lowlands to rolling farmland. This quiet southern Illinois interstate segment offers open views, smooth pavement, and a steady Midwestern driving experience connecting rural communities with a major regional crossroads.
Interstate 40: Elk City, Oklahoma to Shamrock, Texas
Drive west along Interstate 40 from Elk City, Oklahoma, to Shamrock, Texas on a classic High Plains stretch shaped by open land, long sightlines, and the lasting influence of historic Route 66.
Interstate 57: Sikeston, Missouri to Cairo, Illinois
Drive northbound on Interstate 57 from Sikeston, Missouri to Cairo, Illinois, following a 22-mile stretch through the Bootheel’s flat farmland and open skies as the highway approaches the Mississippi and Ohio River region.
Interstate 40: Clinton to Elk City ~ Oklahoma
Drive west along Interstate 40 from Clinton to Elk City, Oklahoma, and experience a classic stretch of western Plains highway. This 23-mile segment highlights wide-open landscapes, long sightlines, and the steady rhythm of one of America’s most important east–west interstates.
U.S. Route 60: Poplar Bluff to Sikeston ~ Missouri
Drive east on U.S. Route 60 from Poplar Bluff to Sikeston, Missouri, covering 51 miles of a modernized highway corridor built to near-Interstate standards and forming part of the future I-57 alignment across southeast Missouri.
Oklahoma Route 66: Oklahoma City to El Reno
Drive Oklahoma Route 66 from Oklahoma City to El Reno in this 28-mile journey across one of the state’s most intact Mother Road segments, featuring Yukon, open prairie landscapes, and historic roadside character.
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